Summer Reading Programs: The Final Stretch
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Escape the Ordinary (Adults, 12 Grade and up) Keep reading through August 14 - every book read earns you a chance at winning a weekly prize AND one of our two grand prizes - a Nook Simple Touch with Glow Light and a Samsung Nook Tablet.
Submit your entries online and (optionally) share your book reviews with other readers: Online Prize Entry. The grand prize drawing for adults will be held on Monday, August 17. Good luck to all!
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Unmask! (6th through 12th Grade) Thursday August 6 at 6:30 - Pizza Party and Grand Prize Drawing.
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Every Hero Has a Story (Children) The grand prize drawing and the drawings for the superhero posters will be held on August 17. Final story times are: Monday August 3 at 10:00 a.m - Grades 2 to 5. Tuesday August 4 at 6:30 p.m. - Ages 3-5 Wednesday August 5 at 10:00 a.m. - Grades Pre-K to 1
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Classic Book Club Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m.Join our classic book club in a discussion of Three Sisters, by Anton Chekhov. Multiple copies of the book are available for reserve. See the Coffee, Tea & Classics website for more information.
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Book Forum Wednesday August 19 at 1:30 p.m. The book club with no assigned reading. Share light refreshments and talk about whatever you have been reading lately.
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Film Screening: Match Point Thursday August 20 at 7:00 p.m. Former tennis pro Chris Wilton stumbles into good fortune when Chloe Hewett, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, falls in love with him. But when Chris meets Nola, a much deeper passion is stirred. His desire isn't deterred even after he discovers that Nola is already dating Chloe's brother. But when their affair threatens Chris's increasingly cozy lifestyle, Chris begins to consider a drastic solution. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Matthew Goode, Emily Mortimer, Brian Cox, Rupert Penry-Jones. Directed by Woody Allen Rated R; 112 minutes. The public is invited to stay for a brief discussion after the film. All films in this series are recommended for adults. For more information, call the library at 908-454-3712. Partial funding is provided by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Movie License # 196808001
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Happy Bookers Discussion: The Ten-Year Nap by Meg Wolitzer Two meetings: Wednesday August 26 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. For a group of four New York friends, the past decade has been defined by marriage and motherhood. Educated to believe that they would conquer the world, they then left prestigious jobs to stay home with their babies. Now, with the halcyon days of young motherhood behind them and without professions to define them, Amy, Jill, Roberta, and Karen face a life that is not what they were brought up to expect. Multiple copies of the book are available for reserve. See the Happy Bookers website for more information.
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So anyway...
by John Cleese
A rollicking memoir by the legendary Monty Python comic traces his ascent in the entertainment world, from his humble origins and early collaborations with Graham Chapman through his uproarious achievements in multiple venues. Selected by Norma, circulation staff.
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The silver witch : a novel
by Paula Brackston
Moving to a secluded Welsh cottage a year after her husband's sudden death, a ceramic artist begins manifesting powers similar to those of a legendary Celtic witch who issued a prophecy about ancient magic and a heartbreaking disaster. Selected by Maureen, circulation staff.
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The winter witch
by Paula Brackston
A follow-up to The Witch's Daughter finds mute fledgling witch Morgana married for her safety to a kind farmer in the faraway hills before she is targeted by townspeople who are being manipulated by a murderous dark force that compels Morgana to harness her powers. Selected by Valerie, circulation staff.
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Joni Mitchell : in her own words
by Malka Marom
A former folksinger and respected radio broadcaster describes her four-decade friendship with the legendary singer-songwriter and draws from their recorded conversations—as well as lyrics, photographs and paintings—to highlight the life and career of the artist. A fascinating glimpse into one of the most creative minds of our time. Selected by Deb Messling, reference librarian.
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Sticks and stones
by K. J. Larsen
Cat Deluca of the Pants On Fire Detective Agency is driven to clear her client's good name after her cheating husband turns up dead and she becomes the prime suspect. Selected by Ann DeRenzis, Library Director.
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